Much to my chagrin, I discovered this week that the traditional IU-Kentucky match up is no longer. It hit the rocks because of $$$, According to this account, John Calipari, coach of Kentucky, wanted to only play IU in big venues, e.g. Lucas Oil Stadium. IU wanted contests on the two campuses.
Most people outside of the two states might not appreciate the kind of rivalry basketball generates between the two states. Each year, for example, the two high school all-star teams play each other for bragging rights. IU and Kentucky have played 56 times since 1924 and every year since 1969. To let the series die because of a disagreement over the venue is a shame.
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